Johnson, selected with the No. 13 overall selection, scored 13 goals and added 6 assists in 21 games with the Rams in 2012. The Generation adidas forward was named Atlantic 10 Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a junior last season after leading the conference in goals. The Jamaica native has made one appearance for the Jamaican national team, a February 2010 match against Argentina.

WATCH: Jason Johnson

"Words cannot describe this feeling, it is beautiful," Johnson said. "This team just went to the MLS Cup Final two years in a row and for them to select me this year shows they have plans for me. I am excited to go and work for myself, the club and the fans."

The 22-year-old scored 28 goals in three seasons with VCU, including 11 in 2011. The 6-foot forward was a member of Jamaicas U-23 team during 2012 Olympic qualifying.

"Sometimes (in the combine) he would show some explosiveness and it made you realize he had something," said Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear. "He created problems (for opponents), which is a good thing at the combine. You always want pace up top, and when you can get a player that can stretch a defense, it's a nice thing to add to your team."

"The technical staff was very excited that Jason was available when it was our time to pick," said Dynamo president Chris Canetti. "There was a consensus from everybody that he was the right pick. I think he was not only the best available player on the board, but also a player who can come in and fill a need for us."

WATCH: Jimmy Nealis

The Dynamo selected Nealis in the second round (No. 37 overall) of todays draft. The 6-foot defender notched 6 assists in 26 games for Georgetown in 2012, helping the Hoyas reach the national championship game while earning All-Big East second team honors.

"Jimmy is a good player and he showed well at the combine," said Kinnear. "He is a left back who likes to attack, and from what we know about him we like, and hopefully well see more over the next couple of weeks."

The Massapequa, N.Y. native was New York State Player of the Year as a senior at Massapequa high school.

"I am super excited and can't wait to get to camp, said Nealis. "The Dynamo have had a lot of recent success and I look forward to learning from Dominic Kinnear."

The Dynamo begin preseason on Monday, Jan. 21 and open the 2013 MLS season on Saturday, March 2 when they host D.C. United at BBVA Compass Stadium in a rematch of the 2012 Eastern Conference Championship.

Dynamo full-season ticket packages start at $400 and include 20 home games. The club is also offering a new Family Season Ticket Package for the 2013 season. For every full price adult season ticket purchased for $400, fans can purchase an additional season ticket for a child 10 years or younger for just $200, located in the Texas Childrens Health Plan Family Section (Section 201). To purchase your package or for more information on 2013 season tickets, call (713) 276-GOAL.